Int’l tourist arrivals in Vietnam skyrocket in Jan
HCMC – Over 871,000 international tourists have come to Vietnam in the year to date, surging by 44.2-fold year-on-year, according to data of the General Statistics Office. This month’s international tourist arrivals are up by 23.2% against the previous month, the local media reported. However, the
Water lilies in blooming season
During the flooding season in the Mekong Delta region, the vast fields in Moc Hoa District, Long An Province, are filled with colorful water lilies. Tourists and photographers grasp the chance to capture these moments. The impressive scenery of the water lily fields in Moc Hoa has also been voted
Twist on spring rolls
Among the culinary treasures of Binh Dinh is the Tay Son-style fresh spring rolls (Banh Cuon Tay Son) that fascinate diners with their irresistible appearance and taste—from the crust to the filling served with a peanut dipping sauce. Banh Cuon Tay Son originated in Tay Son District, the hometown
Exploring Bac Lieu’s beautiful 135-year-old pagoda
Apart from being one of the biggest pagodas in the Mekong Delta, the Xiem Can Pagoda is a cultural relic of the Khmer ethnic group in Bac Lieu Province, which boasts unique traditional Angkor Khmer architecture. The Xiem Can Pagoda was built in 1887 in the Vinh Trach Dong Commune, more than 10
Vietnam imports 6,300 autos in first half of January
HCMC – Vietnam’s automobile imports totaled 6,306 units between January 1 and 15, with a total value of US$161 million, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs. Vehicles with nine or fewer seats accounted for 91.6% of the total in value and 85.1% in volume. The rest included bigger
SBV seen buying up to US$12 billion in 2023
HCMC – KB Securities Vietnam Joint Stock Company (KBSV) has forecast that the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) might buy US$10-12 billion this year to shore up the country’s foreign reserves. The SBV, the nation’s central bank, bought around US$2 billion on January 11 and 13 when the dollar-dong
Hau Giang approves VND550b aquatic feed production project
HCMC – The Hau Giang management board of industrial parks presented an investment certificate to the Sunjin aquatic feed production plant project worth over VND550 billion, or US$23.6 million, on January 27. The facility will use advanced technology in production and have a capacity of 126,000
PM urges banks to help struggling realty market out
HCMC – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has told the State Bank of Vietnam and the banking system to focus on removing obstacles facing the real estate sector. Banks should eliminate the hindrances of home sellers and buyers to boost property development, the prime minister said at a meeting with
HCMC records 1.8 million bus commuters during Tet
HCMC – The subsidized bus routes in HCMC received nearly 1.8 million passengers from January 12 to 25 (the 21st of the 12th lunar month to the 4th day of the lunar new year), up 98% over the same period last year. The HCMC Management Center Of Public Transport added more commuter bus trips on […]
Four gas stations in HCMC await dissolution
HCMC – Four gas stations in HCMC have halted their operations pending dissolution, according to the HCMC Market Surveillance Department. Among them are a gas station on Phan Van Tri Street in Go Vap District, a Hoang Phong gas station in District 7, a filling station in Binh Thanh District and a
Vietnam among world’s top 10 remittance receivers
HCMC – Vietnam is now among the top 10 countries for receiving the most remittances in the world as money transfers from overseas rose nearly 5% last year and are expected to increase by 3.6-4.5% this year, according to the World Bank. A report from the World Bank and KNOMAD showed that
Int’l tourist arrivals in Vietnam surge during Tet
HCMC – Vietnam saw a surge in international tourist arrivals during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday from January 21 to 26, with hotel bookings by foreign guests accounting for 30-40% of the total. Hanoi got an estimated 32,000 international guests during the period, with most of them from South